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Met WWC evidence standards

Borman, G. D., & Benson, J. (2006). Can brain research and computers improve literacy? A randomized field trial of the Fast ForWord® Language computer-based training program (WCER Working Paper No. 2006-5). Madison: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Center for Education Research.

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Borman, G. D., & Benson, J. Can brain research and computers improve literacy? A randomized field trial of the Fast ForWord® Language computer-based training program. Unpublished report.

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005a). Improved early reading skills by students in three districts who used Fast ForWord® to Reading 1. MAPS for Learning: Product Reports, 9 (1), 1-5.

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Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005d). Improved early reading skills by students in the Springfield City School District who used Fast ForWord® to Reading 1. MAPS for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (25), 1-5.

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005b). Improved reading skills by students in the Lancaster County School District who used Fast ForWord® to Reading 2. MAPS for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (8), 1-4.

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005c). Improved reading skills by students in Seminole County School District who used Fast ForWord® to Reading 1 and 2. MAPS for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (17), 1-6.

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2006). Improved reading skills by students who used Fast ForWord® to Reading Prep. MAPS for Learning: Product Reports, 10 (1), 1-6.

Met WWC evidence standards with reservations

Overbay, A., & Baenen, N. (2003). Fast ForWord® evaluation, 2002-03 (Eye on Evaluation, E&R Report No. 03.24). Raleigh, NC: Wake County Public School System.

Did not meet WWC evidence screens

Battin, R. R., Young, M., & Burns, M. (2000). Use of Fast ForWord® in remediation of central auditory processing disorders. Audiology Today, 12 (2), 13-15. 10

Booth, J. R., Perfetti, C. A., MacWhinney, B., & Hunt, S. B. (2000). The association of rapid temporal perception with orthographic and phonological processing in children and adults with reading impairment. Scientific Studies of Reading, 4 (2), 101-132. 11

Breier, J. I., Gray, L., Fletcher, J. M., Diehl, R. L., Klaas, P., Foorman, B. R., et al. (2001). Perception of voice and tone onset time continua in children with dyslexia with and without attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 80 (3), 245-270. 12

Friel-Patti, S., DesBarres, K., & Thibodeau, L. (2001). Case studies of children using Fast ForWord®. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 10 (3), 203-215. 13

Gillam, R. B., Crofford, J. A., Gale, M. A., & Hoffman, L. M. (2001). Language change following computer-assisted language instruction with Fast ForWord® or Laureate Learning Systems Software. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology,10 (3), 231-247. 14

Habib, M., Espesser, R., Rey, V., Giraud, K., Brunas, P., & Gres, C. (1999). Training dyslexics with acoustically modified speech: Evidence of improved phonological awareness. Brain & Cognition, 40, 43-146. 14

Habib, M., Rey, V., Daffaure, V., Camps, R., Espesser, R., Joly- Pottuz, B., et al. (2002). Phonological training in children with dyslexia using temporally modified speech: A three-step pilot investigation. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 37 (3), 289-308. 14

Hall, L. S. (2002). Dallas Independent School District, final report: Scientific Learning/Fast ForWord® program: 2001-2002 (Report No. REIS02-168-2). Retrieved from the Scientific Learning Corporation Web site: http://www.scilearn.com/alldocs/rsrch/30051DallasEduRpt.pdf 13

Hook, P. E., Macaruso, P., & Jones, S. (2001). Efficacy of Fast ForWord® training on facilitating acquisition of reading skills by children with reading difficulties: A longitudinal study. Annals of Dyslexia, 51, 75-96. 12

Marion, G. G. (2004). An examination of the relationship between students' use of the Fast ForWord® reading program and their performance on standardized assessments in elementary schools. Dissertation Abstracts International, 65 (01), 106A. (UMI No. 3120324) 11

Marler, J. A., Champlin, C. A., & Gillam, R. B. (2001). Backward and simultaneous masking measured in children with language-learning impairments who received intervention with Fast ForWord® or Laureate Learning Systems Software. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 10 (3), 258-268. 10

Merzenich, M. M., Jenkins, W. M., Johnston, P., Schreiner, C., Miller, S. L., Tallal, P. (1996). Temporal processing deficits of language-learning impaired children ameliorated by training. Science, 271, 77-80. 10

Merzenich, M. M., Miller, S. L., Jenkins, W. M., Saunders, G., Protopapas, A., Peterson, B. E., & Tallal, P. (1997). Amelioration of the acoustic reception and speech reception deficits underlying language-based learning impairments. In C. von Euler, I. Lundberg, & R. Llinas (Eds.), Basic mechanisms in cognition and language (pp. 143-172). New York: Elsevier. 10

Merzenich, M. M., Saunders, G., Jenkins, W. M., Miller, S. L., Peterson, B. E., & Tallal, P. (1999). Pervasive developmental disorders: Listening training and language abilities. In S. H. Broman & J. M. Fletcher (Eds.), The changing nervous system: Neurobehavioral consequences of early brain disorders (pp. 365-385). New York: Oxford University Press. 10

Merzenich, M. M., Tallal, P., Peterson, B. E., Miller, S. L., & Jenkins, W. M. (1999). Some neurological principles relevant to the origins of—and the cortical plasticity-based remediation of—developmental language impairments. In J. Grafman & Y. Christen (Eds.), Neuroplasticity: Building a bridge from the laboratory to the clinic (pp. 169-187). Amsterdam: Elsevier. 10

Miller, S. L., Merzenich, M. M., Tallal, P., DeVivo, K., LaRossa, K., Linn, N., et al. (1999). Fast ForWord ® training in children with low reading performance. Paper presented at the meeting of the Jaarcongres Auditieve Vaardigheden en Spraak-taal (Dutch National Speech-Language Association), Woerden, Netherlands. 12

Nagarajan, S. S., Wang, X., Merzenich, M. M., Schreiner, C., Johnston, P., Jenkins, W. M., et al. (1998). Speech modifications algorithms used for training language learning-impaired children. IEEE Transactions on Rehabilitation Engineering, 6 (3), 257-268. 10

Pokorni, J. L., Worthington, C. K., & Jamison, P. J. (2004). Phonological awareness intervention: Comparison of Fast ForWord®, Earobics, and LiPS. The Journal of Educational Research, 97 (3), 147-157. 12

Rouse, C. E., & Krueger, A. B. (2004). Putting computerized instruction to the test: A randomized evaluation of a "scientifically based" reading program. Economics of Education Review, 23 (4), 323-338. 12

Schopmeyer, B., Mellon, N., Dobaj, H., Grant, G., & Niparko, J. K. (2000). Use of Fast ForWord® to enhance language development in children with cochlear implants. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 109 (12), 95-98. 10

Scientific Learning Corporation. (n.d.). Summary of data collected and analyzed by the Dallas Independent School District (Research and Outcomes Department Report #129). Texas: Author. 10

Scientific Learning Corporation. (1998). National field trial results. Oakland, CA: Author. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2002). Scientifically based reading research and the Fast ForWord products: Research implications for effective language and reading intervention (Education Department Report #127). Oakland, CA: Author. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). Cherry Hill Public School District, New Jersey. Oakland, CA: Author. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). Cobb County School District, Georgia. Oakland, CA: Author. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). Fast ForWord® language to reading: A research study. Oakland, CA: Author. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). Fast ForWord® middle and high school: A research study. (Report #117). Oakland, CA: Research and Outcomes Department. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). Improved language and early reading skills of English-language learners in the Paradise Valley Unified School District who used Fast ForWord® Language. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 7 (7), 1-5. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). Improved language skills by students in the Escambia County School District who used Fast ForWord® Products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 7 (8), 1-6. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). Improved listening comprehension by middle school students in the Waupun School District who used Fast ForWord® Middle & High School. MAPS for Learning: Educator Reports, 7 (2), 1-4. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). Improved reading achievement by middle school students at George Thomas Middle School who used Fast ForWord® Products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (22), 1-3. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). Improved reading skills by high school students in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25 who used Fast ForWord® Middle & High School. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 7 (5), 1-4. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). Improved reading skills by students in the exceptional student education program in the Osceola County School District who used Fast ForWord® Language. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 7 (1), 1-4. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). Improved reading vocabulary and comprehension skills by students in the School District of Philadelphia who used Fast ForWord® Language. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 7 (6), 1-4. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2003). School District 154, Illinois. Oakland, CA: Author. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved academic achievement by students in the Manchester City School District, Tennessee, who used Fast ForWord® Products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (7), 1-5. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved academic skills of low-performing students in the Pacifica School District who used Fast ForWord® Products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (1), 1-7. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved cognitive and early reading by students in the Berlin School District who used Fast ForWord® Products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (31), 1-5. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved early reading skills by students in the Marshall County School District who used Fast ForWord® Basics. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (12), 1-3. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved cognitive and language skills by students in the Niagara Falls City School District who used Fast ForWord® Products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (35), 1-6. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved cognitive and early reading skills by students in the Stamford City School District who used Fast ForWord® Products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (30), 1-4. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and early reading skills by students who used Fast ForWord® Language to Reading. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (1), 1-4. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and early reading skills by students who used Fast ForWord® Middle & High School. Maps for Learning: Product Reports, 8 (2), 1-4. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and early reading skills by students who used Fast ForWord® to Reading 3. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (3), 1-3. 15

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and early reading skills by students at the Rockaway Township School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (15), 1-5. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and reading skills by students at Title I schools who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (16), 1-8. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and early reading skills by students in the Cherry Hill Public School District in New Jersey who used Fast ForWord® Language. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (4), 1-4. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and early reading skills by students in the Harrisburg School who used Fast ForWord® Language. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (10), 1-5. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and reading achievement by students in the Grainger County School District who used the Fast ForWord® Language product. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (2), 1-4. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and reading skills by students in the Albuquerque Public School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (33), 1-5. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and reading skills by students in the Boone County School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning, Educator Reports, 8 (17), 1-7. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and reading skills by students in the Los Banos Unified School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (18), 1-6. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and reading skills by students in the Puyallup School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (11), 1-6. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language and reading skills by students in the School District of Philadelphia who were receiving services for special education and who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (20), 1-4. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language skills by children with low reading performance who used Fast ForWord® Language. Maps for Learning: Product Report, 3 (1), 1-13. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language skills by children with low reading performance who used Fast ForWord® Language. Maps for Learning: Product Report, 3 (1), 1-13. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language skills by students at Mora School District who used Fast ForWord® Language. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (19), 1-4. 16

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language skills by students in the Brainerd School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (29), 1-5. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language skills by students in Shelby County School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (26), 1-6. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved language skills by students in the Pottsville School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning, Educator Reports, 8 (24), 1-4. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved Ohio reading proficiency test scores by students in the Springfield City School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (8), 1-5. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved reading abilities by students in the Bethlehem Area School District in Pennsylvania who used the Fast ForWord® Language product. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (3), 1-4. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved reading achievement by students in the Bay District Schools in Florida who used Fast ForWord® Products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (27), 1-4. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved reading achievement by students in the Pawhuska and Harlandale School Districts who used Fast ForWord® to Reading 3. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 7 (13), 1-3. 15

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved reading achievement by students in the School District of Philadelphia who used Fast ForWord® Products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (21), 1-6. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved reading comprehension by students in the Trumbull Public Schools who used Fast ForWord® Products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (34), 1-5. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved reading skills by students in the Virginia Department of Correctional Education who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (28), 1-5. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Improved reading skills by students who used Fast ForWord® to Reading 3. Maps for Learning: Product Reports, 8 (3), 1-3. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Increased reading achievement by students in Pocatello/Chubbuck school district 25 who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (32), 1-3. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2004). Reading skills improved by students at Centerville Elementary School who used Fast ForWord® to Reading 3. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 8 (2), 1-5. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved academic achievement by students in the Joshua Independent School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (19), 1-5. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved academic achievement by students in the Christina School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (7), 1-10. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved academic skills in the Harlem School District 12 by students with Native American ancestry who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (12), 1-4. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved academic skills by students at Harlem School District 12 who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (11), 1-4. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved oral language skills by students in the Weymouth Public Schools who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (18), 1-5. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved academic skills by students at Harlem School District 12 who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (11), 1-4. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved oral language skills by students in the Weymouth Public Schools who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (18), 1-5. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading achievement by students in Oregon City School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (20), 1-5. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading achievement by students in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (10), 1-5. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the School District of Philadelphia who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (31), 1-6. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading achievement by students in the Washington Local School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (9), 1-6. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the Poteau School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (16), 1-5. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in Williamsport Area School District who used Fast ForWord® Language. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (15), 1-4. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the Wichita Falls Independent School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (13), 1-4. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in Todd County School District who used Fast ForWord® products. MAPS for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (14), 1-8. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the United Independent School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (27), 1-5. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the Columbia School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (36), 1-8. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the El Campo Independent School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (29), 1-5. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the El Campo Independent School District who used Fast ForWord® products with a 30-minute protocol. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (35), 1-4. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the La Joya Independent School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (32), 1-7. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the Portsmouth School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 10 (8), 1-4. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the Hingham Public School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (26), 1-4. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in a Texas school district who used Fast For Word ® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports,9 (24), 1-6. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the Clover Park School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (6), 1-7. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the Monessen City School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (23), 1-6. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (22), 1-4. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (4), 1-5. 13

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skills by students in the Milford City School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (1), 1-4. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2005). Improved reading skill by students in Weakley County School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 9 (21), 1-6. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2006). Improved academic achievement by students in the Hamilton County School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 10 (1), 1-4. 11

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2006). Improved language and reading skills by students in NSW Australia who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 10 (3), 1-5. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2006). Improved reading skills and behavior in primary school students who used Fast ForWord® Language at a Singapore Public School. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 10 (5), 1-6. 12

Scientific Learning Corporation. (2006). Improved reading skills by students in Boone County School District who used Fast ForWord® products. Maps for Learning: Educator Reports, 10 (15), 1-7. 12

Slattey, C. A. (2003). The impact of a computer-based training system on strengthening phonemic awareness and increasing reading ability level. Dissertation Abstracts International, 64 (09), 3234A. (UMI No. 3103754) 12

Tallal, P., Miller, S. L., Bedi, G., Byma, G., Wang, X., Nagarajan, S. S., Schreiner, C., Jenkins, W. M., & Merzenich, M. M. (1996). Language comprehension in language-learning impaired children improved with acoustically modified speech. Science, 271, 81-84. 10

Tallal, P., Saunders, G., Miller, S., Jenkins, W. M., Protopapas, A., & Merzenich, M. M. (1997). Rapid training-driven improvement in language ability in autistic and other PDD children. Society for Neuroscience-Abstracts, 23, 490. 12

Temple, E., Deutsch, G. K., Poldrack, R. A., Miller, S. L., Tallal, P., Merzenich, M. M., & Gabrieli, J. D. E. (2003). Neural deficits in children with dyslexia ameliorated by behavioral remediation: Evidence from functional MRI. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 100 (5), 2860-2865. 10

Temple, E., Poldrack, R. A., Protopapas, A., Salz, T., Tallal, P., Merzenich, M. M., Gabrieli, J. D. E. (2000). Disruption of the neural response to rapid acoustic stimuli in dyslexia: Evidence from functional MRI. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 97 (25), 13907-13912. 10

Thibodeau, L., Friel-Patti, S., & Britt, L. (2001). Psychoacoustic performance in children completing Fast ForWord® training. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 10 (3), 248-257. 10

Trei, L. (2003, February). Remediation training improves reading ability of dyslexic children. Stanford Report. Retrieved from http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2003/february26/dyslexia-226.html11

Troia, G. A. (2004). Migrant students with limited English proficiency: Can Fast ForWord® Language™ make a difference in their language skills and academic achievement? Remedial and Special Education, 25 (6), 353-368. 12

Troia, G. A., & Whitney, S. D. (2002). A close look at the efficacy of Fast ForWord® Language for children with academic weaknesses. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 28 (4), 465-494. 12

Disposition pending

Loeb, D. F., Stoke, C., & Fey, M. E. (2001). Language changes associated with Fast ForWord® Language: Evidence from case studies. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 10 (3), 216-230. 17

10 The outcome measures are not relevant to this review: this study did not focus on one of the domains specified for this WWC review.
11 The sample is not appropriate to this review: the parameters for this WWC review specified that students should be in grades Kindergarten through third grade during the time of the intervention; this study did not focus on the targeted grades.
12The sample is not appropriate to this review: this study does not disaggregate data for students in other grades from students in grades Kindergarten through third grade, the focus of this WWC review.
13Does not use a strong causal design: this study did not use a comparison group.
14The sample is not appropriate to this review: this study did not focus on students learning to read in English, one of the parameters for this WWC review.
15Does not use a strong causal design: this study, which used a quasi-experimental design, did not use equating measures to ensure that the comparison group was equivalent to the treatment group.
16Does not use a strong causal design: there was only one intervention and/or one comparison unit, so the analysis could not separate the effects of the intervention from other factors.
17Pending development of WWC evidence standards for single subject designs.

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